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South Africa Brings Continental Dreams To The World Stage
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Billy Haisley
July 12, 2023
Soccer
This Could Finally Be Sweden’s Year
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Patrick Redford
July 12, 2023
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Soccer
It’s Brazil Versus Time At This World Cup
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Luis Paez-Pumar
July 11, 2023
Soccer
It’s Time For Jamaica To Grow Up
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Billy Haisley
July 10, 2023
Soccer
France Is Riding The High Of Defeating A Shitty Boss
51
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Ray Ratto
July 10, 2023
Soccer
Portugal Is Finally Where It Ought To Be
29
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Billy Haisley
July 7, 2023
Soccer
What is this USWNT Player’s Deal: Alex Morgan
69
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Abigail Segel
July 7, 2023
Soccer
The Netherlands Will Find Life At The World Cup Much Harder This Time Around
43
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Luis Paez-Pumar
July 7, 2023
Soccer
The USWNT Is Under Pressure, And That’s Bad News For The Rest Of The World
71
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Abigail Segel
July 6, 2023
Soccer
China Has A Hard Path Back To World Cup Glory
16
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Patrick Redford
July 5, 2023
Soccer
Denmark’s Ready To Make Their Return To The World Cup Count
16
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Ray Ratto
July 5, 2023
Soccer
Haiti’s The Underdog With The Biggest Dog
22
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Billy Haisley
July 4, 2023
Soccer
England’s Last Step Will Be The Hardest
30
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Ray Ratto
July 4, 2023
Soccer
Japan Climbed The Mountain Once, And Now They Need To Do It Again
22
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Tom Ley
July 3, 2023
Soccer
Spain Is A Big Ugly Mess With Some Extremely Cool Players
33
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Albert Burneko
June 30, 2023
Soccer
Can Costa Rica Sneak Up On The World Again?
24
Comments
Patrick Redford
June 30, 2023
Soccer
Nigeria Could Be Headed For World Cup Disaster
40
Comments
Albert Burneko
June 29, 2023
Soccer
Canada Needs A Win, And They Might Just Get One
42
Comments
Abigail Segel
June 29, 2023
Soccer
Ireland Is Ready To Keep Singing At Their First World Cup
58
Comments
Tom Ley
June 28, 2023
Soccer
The Matildas Have Australia’s Hopes On Their Shoulders
32
Comments
Luis Paez-Pumar
June 28, 2023
Soccer
The Philippines Have A Little Something Going On Here
26
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Tom Ley
June 27, 2023
Soccer
Switzerland Is Back At The World Cup, But For How Long?
23
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Luis Paez-Pumar
June 27, 2023
Soccer
New Zealand Can’t Blow This Chance To Break Its World Cup Losing Streak
34
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Tom Ley
June 26, 2023
Soccer
What Is This USWNT Player’s Deal: Sophia Smith
23
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Luis Paez-Pumar
June 23, 2023
Soccer
The USWNT World Cup Roster Doesn’t Answer All My Questions
70
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Abigail Segel
June 22, 2023
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